BidCurios is an online marketplace specifically focused on offering the best collectibles directly based on prices set by sellers. BidCurios gets its name Curios meaning objects that is part of a collection.
Our goal is to create a marketplace for all, big and small sellers who can offer their collectibles for sale.
Buying Products
To buy any product, simply add them to your shopping cart and proceed to checkout directly. You will be required to provide your contact details. Please fill the address in carefully as it will be used to ship the products to you.
BidCurios team evaluates all sellers before onboarding them on the marketplace. We also regularly evaluate high value products put up on the marketplace to ensure their authenticity. Based on the feedback we will also de-list products and sellers from the site.
It is important to note that BidCurios is a marketplace that brings sellers and buyers together and works on the principle of feedback from buyers and sellers. Ultimately it is the sellers accountability to ensure their products are accurately described so collectors may take an informed decision.
Making Payments
Customers in India can pay using any of the following modes:
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- NetBanking
- UPI
- Most popular wallets like PayTM etc.
Remember to ensure that the currency selected is INR before proceeding to make the payment.
We are sorry but at this time we don’t offer Cash on Delivery. We understand that as a customer you might feel ordering COD is less risky for you. You can always change your mind during the time order is in transit or not accept the order even after it reaches you. However for a small business like ours, it means we have to bear packaging and shipping cost of sending the product AND getting it back if you don’t accept the package for any reason.
We have processed over 10,000 pre-paid orders. You can check out our customer reviews from over 700 reviews. Our contact details and company information is available on our About page. You can be rest assured that you will get your order. We offer full refund if you don’t receive your order due to any issue at our end.
You can make payment online and pay through Credit/Debit cards, NetBanking, UPI or popular Wallet services. Payments on our site are completely secure through industry standard payment gateways.
We accept international credit cards. You can make the payment in INR or USD.
If you select PayPal as your payment preference, you MUST change currency to USD before proceeding to make the payment. If you select Razorpay or Stripe payment gateways, you can make payment in INR or USD using international credit cards.
Please see section on International Buyers below.
At this time we accept only Indian Rupees (INR) and United States Dollar (USD).
Customers within India must pay in INR only.
Customers outside India must select to pay in USD only.
Our payments are fully secured. We use industry standard payment gateways like Razorpay and PayPal.
We do not store your card details on our website.
We are also a TRUSTED BUSINESS with Razorpay.
Shipping and Cancellations
Items on BidCurios are shipped directly by individual sellers. Typically most light and small envelope sized orders are shipped via India Post. Private couriers are also used for shipping orders. All orders are always shipped with tracking number (registered, speed post, courier etc.). Seller selects the best shipping option for your product.
Following shipping classes are used, and their shipping cost.
| India Shipping Costs | International Shipping Costs | ||
| Free shipping | In case you want to offer free shipping for your products | -Nil- | NA |
| Letter Size | Typically for stamps and minisheets, bank notes etc. | Rs. 60 | 450 |
| Manila Size | Typically for covers, one/two coins etc. | Rs. 70 | 1200 |
| Large Size | Typically for books, magazines, coin lots of 8 to 10 or more coins (single product), vinyl records etc. | Rs. 100 | 3500 |
| Heavy Items | Typically for small antiques and artifacts | Rs. 250 | 4600 |
| Bulky Items | Typically for heavy antiques and large objects | Rs. 500 | 5800 |
| Insured shipping | Typically for high value items like paintings or coins. Recommended for items more than Rs. 20,000 in value. | 5% of sale value | TBD
(Please contact us before placing order) |
For high value items, insured shipping is highly recommended and it entails additional charge, which the seller will inform you of. If you do not accept these charges for high value items (worth more than Rs. 10,000), we will not be responsible for loss during shipping.
Charges listed above are subject to change. The actual charges will be visible to you when you proceed to pay.
Yes, combined shipping is available. You will be charged one shipping cost at checkout per seller. If your order contains items from different sellers, you will be charged shipping for each seller.
We are sorry but at this time we don’t offer Cash on Delivery. You must complete your purchase by making the payment online. You can pay through Credit/Debit cards, NetBanking, UPI or popular Wallet services. Payments on our site are completely secure through industry standard payment gateways.
You can be rest assured that you will get your order. We offer full refund if you don’t receive your order due to any issue at our end. You can also read our customer reviews to assure yourself about our deliveries.
Typically your orders will be shipped within 1 to 3 working days of receiving a confirmed order.
Shipping time depends on the sending and delivery locations. On an average the delivery takes 3 to 6 working days within India and 4-6 weeks internationally. However some orders may take longer. Based on our data from our orders, we have seen the following timelines for deliveries within India.
| Courier | Avg Days to Deliver | Min Days to Deliver | Max Days to Deliver | Orders Shipped |
| India Post | 4.8 | 1 | 28 | 80% |
| Delhivery | 4.9 | 1 | 13 | 4% |
| DTDC | 3.2 | 1 | 8 | 4% |
| Shree Maruti Courier | 2.3 | 1 | 6 | 2% |
| Ekart Courier | 4.5 | 1 | 11 | 2% |
| Bluedart | 3.6 | 1 | 8 | 2% |
| Ekart Logistics | 4.4 | 1 | 9 | 2% |
| ATS Amazon Shipping | 3.9 | 1 | 8 | 1% |
| Shadowfax | 4.8 | 2 | 11 | 1% |
| Xpress Bees | 3.3 | 2 | 6 | 1% |
| Others | 3.9 | 1 | 13 | 3% |
Once your order has been shipped, the order status will be updated and tracking number will be added to your order.
If you created an account with us while placing an order, you can view the order status in My Accounts – Orders section. On our Mobile App, you can view order status and tracking in Account – Orders section.
If you ordered as guest, you can track your order on our order tracking page.
Full refund will be provided in case the order is cancelled before shipping.
A refund may also be provided if the item does not reach the buyer. However high value items may not be eligible for refunds if these were shipped uninsured.
Please make a video of the package as you open it to ensure speedier refunds.
At this time we don’t offer unconditional refunds.
Please see our refund and cancellation policy for latest updates.
Orders may be cancelled before they are shipped. No cancellation after the order has been shipped.
Items won in Auctions cannot be cancelled. You are committing to make the payment within 48 hours of winning the auction. You must fulfill your commitment to buy auction items you bid on and won. Please bid only if you can make the payment.
Account Settings
Complete your account information by updating your address. Your address and phone number are used for shipping products to you.
- After you login to the site, select Account Details from My Account menu on the top right of the menu bar. On a mobile, Account is visible at the bottom bar.
- In the Account menu on the left, select ADDRESSES option.
- Click Edit in the Billing address.
- Update your address in appropriate fields and click SAVE ADDRESS.
- Finally click Add in Shipping address section and add your shipping address in similar manner.
You can change your password in My Account – Account Details section.
Or you could select Forgot Password option on the login screen.
You can view your orders in My Account – My Orders.
International Buyers
Yes, we do ship most items internationally with some exceptions. Additionally individual sellers may have their preference of not shipping outside India.
Here are some guidelines to know if we ship the item you want internationally:
- Typically coins and medals are not shipped internationally.
- Some sellers may not ship currency notes internationally.
- Indian items more than 100 years cannot be shipped outside without explicit permission.
- Some items are offered as free shipping. This is valid for shipping within India only. Please enquire about international shipping for these items.
- Please see Seller Shipping Policy for seller specific restrictions.
- When in doubt, just drop us a mail from out contact page.
International orders are typically shipping through Registered mail of India Post. Occasionally private courier may also be used. All international shipments come with a tracking number.
Please note, items over 100 years old cannot be taken out of India without the permission of the Director General, Archaeological Survey of India, Janpath, New Delhi 110001. If any collector wants to Import any item over 100 Year old then the buyer has to obtain permission for the same on own. Items without due permission will not be shipped internationally.
Select USD as the base currency
We accept international credit cards. You can make the payment in INR or USD.
If you select PayPal as your payment preference, you MUST change currency to USD before proceeding to make the payment. If you select Razorpay or Stripe payment gateways, you can make payment in INR or USD using international credit cards.
While shipping charges are listed here, please do enquire about international shipping (outside India) before placing the order.
Participating in Make An Offer
“Make An Offer” is a type of sale in which products are sold to the highest offer. Potential buyers place their offers competing with each other. As a buyer you control the price you want to pay for a product you want to purchase.
BidCurios provides you with an opportunity to make an offer for your favorite collectibles. You participate in a BidCurios Make An Offer, simply select a product and placing your offer for the product. To place a offer on an item, enter your offer amount and select the Offer icon next to it.
PLEASE NOTE: Offers are ALWAYS in Indian Rupees, irrespective of the currency you may have selected. International buyers will need to wait for getting an USD amount before making the payment.
Please also note that as per Indian regulations, items more than 100 years old cannot be shipped outside India.
You don’t need to place an offer each time someone else out-offers you. BidCurios allows automatic Offers. This is the easiest way to participate in Make An Offer on BidCurios. You can enter the highest amount you want to offer for the product and BidCurios will handle your incremental offers for you without you being online all the time.
To set up automatic offers, simply enter the maximum amount you would like to offer for the item and select Offer icon. The system will offer for you in defined increments on your behalf up to your limit. In case you are out-offered, you will be alerted so you can decide if you want to increase our highest offer.
Please do keep in mind that your offer is a contractual commitment to pay for the item if you win the offer. Also remember that you will pay for shipping charges too.
If you are out-offered immediately after placing a offer, it is because another user is using automatic offers and has a maximum limit higher than your placed offer. You will need to increase your maximum offer in order for your offer to be the highest offer.
Following are offer increments followed by BidCurios Make An Offer:
| Offer Value (Rs.) | Offer Slabs (Rs.) |
| 0 — 100 | 10 |
| 101 — 300 | 20 |
| 301 — 500 | 30 |
| 501 — 1,000 | 50 |
| 1,001 — 10,000 | 100 |
| 10,001 — 50,000 | 500 |
| 50,001 — 1,00,000 | 1,000 |
| >1,00,000 | 5,000 |
BidCurios team evaluates all sellers before onboarding them on the marketplace. We also regularly evaluate high value products put up on the marketplace to ensure their authenticity. Based on the feedback we will also de-list products and sellers from the site.
It is important to note that BidCurios is a marketplace that brings sellers and buyers together and works on the principle of feedback from buyers and sellers. Ultimately it is the sellers accountability to ensure their products are accurately described so collectors may take an informed decision.
